Got Sketch? #155

I love Valerie Salmon's sketches.  They make creating so easy. And, of course, when I'm using Simple Stories product it's even easier!!

If you hop on over to Got Sketch? you can see the recent sketch #155 ... plus there's some great 'takes' on this sketch as well.

Here's what I came up with this sketch.
Photos are from my Dad's 70th birthday last fall.

I basically followed the sketch throughout. The only change I made was cutting out the banner strip from some patterned paper instead of using the circles as Valerie had in her sketch.

I moved things here & there just to fit my photos and journaling strips. I love how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Make sure to stop by Got Sketch blog too to check out the sketch and other interpretations of this awesome sketch.

Got Sketch?

Well, it's been quite a while since I last did a layout for Got Sketch? but Valerie had an awesome sketch that she provided to us. How could I not take part in the challenge?!
Thanks Val.

Hop on over to the Got Sketch? blog to check out the new sketch (Sketch #154) that Valerie Salmon created.

Here's my take on it.
It was  a wonderful sketch. I chose to flip the sketch - or rather do a mirror image of it.
I did alter a few things of the design as well but it's basically the same.

 Here's some close up shots.

As you can clearly see ... I love my morning cup of coffee.  I really must.  After all, I just created an entire layout dedicated to it!

I love the alpha stickers because I like using different fonts for my titles.

I love adding dimension and used foam squares in several places on my layout.

Supplies used: Simple Stories (24/7 collection: patterned papers, 12x12 alpha stickers, 12x12 Element Stickers); Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock; The Twinery (twine); EK Success Border punch


Thanks for stopping by and please make sure to stop by the Got Sketch? blog to check out the creations  from the other designers.

Really?

Can it truly be?? It's March 1st already!! Wow! I know I say it every month but I seriously can't over how quickly each month passes by!

I want to encourage you to check out Imaginisce's Monthly Challenge - it's a photo inspiration challenge this month. Click HERE to check it out. Super fun stuff and you'll love what some of the designers created!

Also wanted to share with you about GS107 - Got Sketch class! Valerie has started it up again and we're off to an awesome start. It just started this past Monday so you still have time to sign up and join in on the awesome sketches!

Plus Valerie was asked to create a sketch for Pink Paislee and the Got Sketch? Creative Team had a chance to play with the sketch ... and I'm thrilled to be able to share it with you today. This should be in their newsletter coming out today. So here's my take on the sketch.

Hmmm... what else is there to share with you today ...

Oh yes!!!

Only 10 more days until we leave for Disneyland!!!!!!

Got Sketch 107 Workshop

Is up & running as of today!!!

If you love sketches then you must not miss out on this fabulous workshop created by Valerie Salmon.

There will be amazing sketches for 8 weeks and so much more. For more information on this workshop click HERE.

So come & check it out!!! You won't be disappointed!

Got sketch?

I love Valerie's sketch on Got Sketch. Her designs just make me want to sit down and create a page - the best thing for when I have that creative block!

She's posted the new sketch on Got Sketch today so please make sure to check it out and all the rest of the amazing layouts from the Creative Team. I really liked the long single photo on this sketch and used a photo from this past summer of a day we spent at the beach.

Here's my take on the sketch.

On the punched border strip (blue) I flipped the cardstock over and used my stylus and cutting channel on my paper trimmer (you could also use a scoring board) to make short "stitch-like" marks along the edge of the cardstock. I then flipped it back to the right side and sanded the embossed stitch marks. After adhering it to my layout I added some white Glam Rocks using the Imaginisce i-rock tool.

Supplies: Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, Jillibean Soup (papers, die-cuts, canvas flowers and alpha stickers), My Little Bit of Whimsy (butterfly button & flower stick pin), My Little Shoebox (red alpha sticker "a"), Ek Success (border punch & corner punch), Imaginisce (i-rock tool & white Glam Rocks)

If you love Valerie's sketches then you'll be happy to hear that she is having another sketch class!! That's right! Check out Got Sketch or click HERE for more info.

Thanks for stopping by!

Got Sketch #137

Valerie has got another awesome sketch to share with you today on the Got Sketch blog. And it's a 2-pager!!! Boy! I really struggle with those ones ... and to think I did 2 pages all the time when I first started scrapbooking!

Thanks Val for a great challenge again.

Here's my take on the sketch #137.

Supplies used: October Afternoon (patterned papers), Core'dinations cardstock, Cuttlebug embossing folder, K&Co chipboard accents, Fiskars (Border punch), My Little Bit of Whimsy (buttons), closepins (SteamTrunk), Divine Twine, Basic Grey (brown alpha stickers), My Little Shoebox (red alpha stickers)

The pictures are from a fun little weekend trip that we took with my folks

and my brother & SIL. We had a great time!!

Make sure to pop on over to Got Sketch to check out all

the fabulous layouts from the Design Team!

Have a super day!

Holiday Blog Hop

Imaginisce & Clearsnap are teaming up for a week-long blog hop!!!

I hope you'll check it out!! So many wonderful projects & inspiration PLUS prizes!! I know you like those!

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And remember Got Sketch has been sharing wonderful holiday projects as well with the 12 Days of Christmas.

Make sure to check out that blog too!

12 Days of Christmas - Got Sketch style

I hope that you've been following along with the Got Sketch blog as we've been sharing christmas projects based on the many sketches that Valerie has created.

Her sketches are all linked HERE.

The sketch that I chose to work with is #69. Here's my take on it.

My photo had quite a bit of green in it as did my choice of patterned papers so I used a red piece of cardstock to add a vibrant punch of color. I also picked up on the turquoise in the background paper and used that a few times to add visual interest.

I changed up the journaling strips that were on the sketch for a tag.

I used a stylus and scored lines on the backside of the cardstock then sanded the embossed image. Threading twine through the hole of the tags adds texture as well.

To add dimension to my layout so that it's not so 'flat' looking I used foam/pop dots to some of the die-cuts while others I adhered flat.

In the sketch there's a row of dots above the photo. I replaced that by using an embossing template across the red piece of cardstock on my layout. I actually debossed instead of embossing (which is when the image is indented rather than raised).Supplies: Patterned papers, die-cuts, red Glam Rocks (Imaginisce); Cardsotck (Core'dinations Colorcore); embossing folders (Cuttlebug, Provo Craft), letter stickers (My Little Shoebox), pop dots (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L), circle punches (Ek Success), twine (Divine Twine)

Make sure to check the blog as there's a ton of amazing projects! You won't be disappointed!

Got Sketch #134 & It's a Sketchy Challenge

Got Sketch has posted a new sketch and it's a fun one!!

You can see Valerie's sketch HERE.

Here's my take on her sketch.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (patterned paper, die-cuts and stickers), Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, Ek Success border punch, Scenic Route alpha stickers, Coluzzle circle template, Colorbox Fluid Chalk inkpad, American Crafts (brown marker)

I've got another sketch for you. Canadian Scrapbooker's "It's a Sketchy Challenge" November sketch is a fun one. You can see that sketch HERE.

This is the layout that I created from the sketch.

Supplies used: Lucky 7 Factor (patterned papers), Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, Rose Moka (alpha stickers), Pink Paislee (foam alphas), Kaisercraft (rhinestone butterfly), Ek Success (border punch & label punch)

If you're ever in a scrapbooking rut & having a hard time getting started then check out both of these sites - you'll find inspiration and wonderful sketches to choose from!

Got Sketch #132

Well, my first layout as a member of the Got Sketch team has been posted. I absolutely love what the rest of the team created using Val's sketch. They are beautiful & such a talented bunch don't ya think?

If you hop on over to the blog you'll see Val's sketch.

Here's my take on it. I shifted it clock-wise 1 turn.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, Imaginisce (paper, sticker, Glam Rocks), American Crafts (brads, Maya Road (Kraft journal block), Paper Trunk (alpha stickers), Fiskars (border punch), My Little Shoebox (small alpha stickers)

Thanks for stopping by!

Got Sketch?

For the past several years Valerie Salmon has occasionally asked me to contribute to her sketches on Got Sketch. She has wonderful sketches and will often push me to use more than 2 or 3 photos and the double page spread are always such a great challenge for me.

Today I am thrilled to share with you that she has asked me to be a part of the Got Sketch Team!! I am honored and very excited! I will be joining this group of amazing & talented scrapbookers.

I'm looking forward to creating more layouts with her amazing sketches. If you haven't seen the Got Sketch blog then please check it out for wonderful inspiration & sketches that will jump start your creativity. GOT SKETCH BLOG.

Got Sketch Express 2 - Sketch #1

I have a few more layouts to share from Got Sketch Express 2. Valerie has been working hard and we've been doing the same!

Here's a layout from sketch #3.

Supplies used: Core'dination Colorcore cardstock, October Afternoon (papers, stickers, journal tag), Ek Success (border punch), 3L (foam squares & tape runner), Cricut Expression and All Sports cartridge

And this layout is from sketch #4.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, Jillibean Soup (papers, stickers, die-cuts, alpha stickers), My Little Bit of Whimsy (ladybug stick pin), 3L (foam squares), Queen & Co (red pearls),

Martha Steward (butterfly punch)

Thanks for popping by and have a great day!

Got Sketch Express 2 & a brief video to share!

If you have followed my blog you've heard me talk about the Got Sketch blog by the talented Valerie Salmon. She's so great at coming up with sketches and she's offering another great class called Got Sketch Express 2.

It starts up on September 19, 2011. You'll be able to complete 8 layouts in 4 weeks! It's a great idea for the busy scrapbooker because you just download the pdf file and go!

For more information on registering for the class CLICK HERE.

I saw this video on Heart & Stroke foundation - it's something that I want to share with you because it is SO important that we listen to our bodies. I can't stress it enough. Believe me - this past June was my eye opening experience and I don't want to see any of my friends or family go through the same thing. Listen to your bodies.

Hope to see you there!

Got Sketch Express 2 - Sketch #1

Well, Valerie has been whipping out the sketches with this Express version of Got Sketch and I have a couple of layouts to share with you.

This first one I changed just a wee bit because where I have the circles along the bottom of the layout Valerie had put some overlapping scalloped designs.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, October Afternoon (papers, stickers and journal tag), Cricut Expression and All Sports cartridge, Imaginisce (Glam Rocks), Ek Success (border punch)

Here's another layout based on the latest sketch. I kept it pretty similiar to the sketch.

Supplies used: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, My LIttle Bit of Whimsy (ladybug pin), Jillibean Soup (paper, stickers, die-cuts and alpha stickers), butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Queen & Co., (Red Pearls), American Crafts (black marker)

Hope you're having a great week!

Club Got Sketch

If you've used Valerie Salmon's Got Sketch sketches before than you know how amazing they are! I find that I can create layouts in a flash from her fabulous sketches. I love them.

She also has created Club Got Sketch. She's done this before and there always amazing. It's starting up again this coming Monday, March 21st! Take advantage of the discount registration fee good until March 20th. After that the fee is regular price.

The club runs for 8 weeks with a new sketch each week. With each sketch you will see an example. Plus this time around there will be added interpretations of the sketch from a team of frequent Got Sketch contributors and I'm thrilled to be a part of this! Trust me ... I've seen some sketches already and the various takes on them and they're fabulous!!! If you're needing to get some layouts done (both single and double page spreads) than you won't want to miss out on this!

For more information on this great sketch club check the Got Sketch blog HERE.

Got Sketch #104

Thanks Valerie (Got Sketch) for asking me to contribute again for this fabulous sketch.

I used the Dino Roar collection from Imaginisce and some Core'dinations cardstock for my base. Such a great combo.

Make sure to check out the other takes on this sketch. Got Sketch Blog. I love everyone's interpretation.

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!